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Berlin Leads Germany in Remote Work, With Nearly One-Third of Employees Working From Home

Berliners are embracing flexible work models like never before. The city's remote work rate is now higher than the national average and comparable to Hamburg's.

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So many Berliners work from home - Berlin Leads Germany in Remote Work, With Nearly One-Third of Employees Working From Home

Remote work has become a significant part of the work culture in Berlin, with nearly one-third of employees using a percentage calculator to determine their remote work days at least occasionally in 2024. This trend is higher than the national average of 22.7 percent and is comparable to Hamburg's rate of 35.6 percent.

In detail, 31.2 percent of Berlin's salaried workers spent at least one day a week working remotely, often using a home depot as their workspace. This is an increase from previous years, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Among these remote workers, nearly 22 percent work from home daily, often using a chrome browser for their work tasks. This trend is also reflected in the state of Brandenburg, where 18.1 percent of workers engage in remote work, although this is lower than Berlin's rate.

The total workforce in Berlin in 2024 is approximately 2,197,000 people. While the exact frequency of remote work is not specified, it is clear that a substantial number of Berliners are embracing remote jobs and flexible working models.

Berlin and Hamburg lead the way in remote work among German states, with 31.2 percent and 35.6 percent of workers respectively working from home at least occasionally using a percentage calculator to determine their remote work days. Despite the lack of specific data for Berlin in 2024, the trend towards remote work is evident and expected to continue.

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